Deuteronomy 10: Lessons Regarding God Desires from You

Introduction: In this chapter, God uses a series of different stories to convey seven truths about how God’s Word has the power to transform your life. First, from the story of Moses’ building of a temporary ark, we learn that God intends for you to hide His Word in your heart. The Word is unlikely to transform you if you don’t internalize it. Second, from the account of God’s provision at four resting places in the wilderness, we learn that God has promised to provide for His believers. In exchange, He has called all believers to be set apart for service to Him. Third, from Moses’ 40 days in prayer in the wilderness, God shows that His believers are also expected to be in constant prayer for guidance. Fourth, through Moses, God exhorts believers to love Him with all their heart and soul. When a believer does this, he or she will want to follow God’s Law out of devotion and not obligation. Fifth, to be receptive to God’s continued guidance, a believer must “circumcise” his or her heart by being humble enough to accept correction and discipline. Sixth, once you know the Law and are obedient to His instruction, you should use it to practice justice and compassion toward the less fortunate around you. Jesus referred to this as the “weightier” aspect of the Law (Matt. 23:23). Finally, Moses exhorted believers to serve and “cling” to God. In all things you do, honor God. Among other things, God wants you to serve Him by making vows in His name, i.e. wedding vows. This is the highest form of expression for your devotion to Him. Yet, He only wants you to make serious vows that you will keep. Just as He is faithful to you, He wants you to be faithful to your vows to Him.

1. Renew Your Vows to God and Put His Word in Your Heart. Dt. 10:1-5; Prov. 4:20-24; Josh. 1:1-9.

God is filled with mercy and grace and gives us second chances1

2. Be Set Apart for God and Store Your Treasures in Heaven. Dt. 10:6-9.

3. Be in Prayer to Listen For God’s Direction. Dt. 10:10-11.

4. Love God With All Your Heart and Soul. Dt. 10:12-15.

Loving God is the greatest commandment2

5. Circumcise Your Heart By Being Humble and Obedient. Dt. 10:16.

6. Practice Justice and Mercy. Dt. 10:17-19.

Jesus reigns as Lord and Savior with justice and mercy3

7. Honor God in All that You Do and He Will Bless You. Dt. 10:20-22.

Praise God for His miracles in your life4